Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed. New Living Translation The LORD mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble. English Standard Version Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor. Berean Standard Bible He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. King James Bible Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. New King James Version Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble. New American Standard Bible Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the needy. NASB 1995 Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted. NASB 1977 Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted. Legacy Standard Bible Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the humble. Amplified Bible Though He scoffs at the scoffers and scorns the scorners, Yet He gives His grace [His undeserved favor] to the humble [those who give up self-importance]. Christian Standard Bible He mocks those who mock but gives grace to the humble. Holman Christian Standard Bible He mocks those who mock, but gives grace to the humble. American Standard Version Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly. Contemporary English Version The LORD sneers at those who sneer at him, but he is kind to everyone who is humble. English Revised Version Surely he scorneth the scorners, but he giveth grace unto the lowly. GOD'S WORD® Translation When he mocks the mockers, he is gracious to humble people. Good News Translation He has no use for conceited people, but shows favor to those who are humble. International Standard Version Though God scoffs at scoffers, he gives grace to the humble. Majority Standard Bible He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. NET Bible Although he is scornful to arrogant scoffers, yet he shows favor to the humble. New Heart English Bible Surely he is scornful to scoffers, but he gives grace to the humble. Webster's Bible Translation Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace to the lowly. World English Bible Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIf He scorns the scorners, "" Yet He gives grace to the humble. Young's Literal Translation If the scorners He doth scorn, Yet to the humble He doth give grace. Smith's Literal Translation But he will deride to those deriding: and he will give grace to the humble. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe shall scorn the scorners, and to the meek he will give grace. Catholic Public Domain Version He will ridicule those who ridicule, but he will bestow grace upon the mild. New American Bible Those who scoff, he scoffs at, but the lowly he favors. New Revised Standard Version Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he shows favor. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSurely he despises scorners; but he has compassion on the wise. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he will overthrow mockers, and he will hover over the wise. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917If it concerneth the scorners, He scorneth them, But unto the humble He giveth grace. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord resists the proud; but he gives grace to the humble. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Blessings of Wisdom…33The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous. 34 He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. 35The wise will inherit honor, but fools are held up to shame.… Cross References James 4:6 But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Psalm 138:6 Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar. Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Job 22:29 When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly. Isaiah 66:2 Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited. 1 Corinthians 1:28-29 He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence. Treasury of Scripture Surely he scorns the scorners: but he gives grace to the lowly. he scorneth Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 1 Peter 5:5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Jump to Previous Afflicted Concerneth Favor Gives Grace Humble Lowly Makes Mockers Mocks Pride Proud Scoffers Scoffeth Scoffs Scorn Scorners Scorneth Scornful Shows Sport SurelyJump to Next Afflicted Concerneth Favor Gives Grace Humble Lowly Makes Mockers Mocks Pride Proud Scoffers Scoffeth Scoffs Scorn Scorners Scorneth Scornful Shows Sport SurelyProverbs 3 1. various exhortations13. The gain of wisdom 27. Exhortation to goodness 33. the different state of the wicked and upright He mocks The Hebrew word used here is "לִיץ" (lits), which means to scorn or deride. In the context of Proverbs, this word often refers to those who are arrogant and dismissive of wisdom and instruction. The idea of God mocking the mockers is a powerful image, suggesting that those who pridefully reject divine wisdom will ultimately find themselves the object of divine derision. This reflects a broader biblical theme where God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). The historical context of ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was highly valued, underscores the seriousness of rejecting wisdom. the mockers but gives grace to the humble Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Heהֽוּא־ (hū-) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are mocks לַלֵּצִ֥ים (lal·lê·ṣîm) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3887: Ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker those who mock, יָלִ֑יץ (yā·lîṣ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3887: Ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker but gives יִתֶּן־ (yit·ten-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set grace חֵֽן׃ (ḥên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2580: Graciousness, subjective, objective to the humble. וְ֝לַעֲנָוִ֗ים (wə·la·‘ă·nā·wîm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6041: Poor, afflicted, humble Links Proverbs 3:34 NIVProverbs 3:34 NLT Proverbs 3:34 ESV Proverbs 3:34 NASB Proverbs 3:34 KJV Proverbs 3:34 BibleApps.com Proverbs 3:34 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 3:34 Chinese Bible Proverbs 3:34 French Bible Proverbs 3:34 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 3:34 Surely he mocks the mockers but he (Prov. 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